Spain: May, 2020 We own an apartment in Spain, on the Costa del Sol. We are both retired and came over in March and we were supposed …
Our Problem Now Is Getting A Flight Home From Spain
Life in Lockdown in Switzerland
Where I live In Switzerland it’s pretty good because we are near to the woods so I can still see people jogging, walking…. cycling. In lockdown …
Making A New Life In London – Until Lockdown
London: April 2020 I was worried about the situation in Hong Kong and the influence of the Chinese government on local politics. And so last …
In Hong Kong Everything Comes Down To Economics.
Hong Kong: April 2020 In Hong Kong at the beginning of Coronavirus it was all about stockpiling and face masks. This was in February right …
In Italy Our Parks Are Locked Because Of The Virus.
Italy, April 2020 What happened in the north of Italy was just so dreadful. When we first heard about the virus in China, like lots …
Odours, Interiors And The Sensory World
Odours: Recently, a problem with my sinuses meant that I could not smell anything. From the pungent to the sweet, acrid to scented – the …
In These Walls Once Lived
All walls should have blue plaques….. …because a lifetime ago someone important lived here. Blue plaques on the walls of buildings signify that something important …
Nursing Care – Is This Our Last Home?
We always knew the day would come when dad would have to move into a nursing home. From the outset his dementia has been a …
Density and Space: Hong Kong
Density. Hong Kong is one of the most expensive places in the world to live. And it is also one of most densely packed cities …
Cuba Adds Colour To The World
Cuba: Colour in interior design is difficult to get right, and easy to get wrong. So, in most of our homes we tend to play …